Pastor T. L. Barrett, The Youth For Christ Choir – Like A Ship... (Without A Sail)

"Like A Ship" was recorded in 1971 by a 27-year-old pastor and a school choir and is a stirring and powerful meditation on the aftermath of the civil rights movement

Recorded with the help of Chess/Cadet maestros Gene Barge, Phil Upchurch and Richard Evans, the album is a mix of euphoric gospel and Mayfield-style political soul, with sleigh bells, handclaps and jazzy piano stops. Barrett, who has been sampled by T.I., Kanye and Khaled, created a rousing crossover gospel classic that still has great relevance.

Recorded in 1971 by a 27-year-old minister and his school choir, "Like A Ship" is a poignant and powerful meditation on the unlimited aftermath of the civil rights movement

With the help of Chess / Cadet maestros Gene Barge, Phil Upchurch and Richard Evans, the album tracks a mix of euphoric gospel and Mayfield-esque political soul, with sleigh bells, hand claps and jazzy piano stabs. Sampled by T. I., Kanye and Khaled, Barrett created an enthusiastic, crossover gospel classic that is still very relevant.